The Alberta Electric System Operator has indicated in its needs identification document that the project is needed to reliably serve growing demand for electricity in the west Edmonton area.

The AUC issued a notice of application for the Western Edmonton Transmission Upgrade Project on November 9, 2018.

EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. has requested approval to construct and operate a new, approximately 11-kilometre long, 72-kilovolt transmission line between the existing Poundmaker and Meadowlark substations, to be designated as transmission line 72PM25. EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. applied with a preferred route and an alternate route for the proposed transmission line.

EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. has also applied to construct and operate a new fibre optic line between the existing Poundmaker and Meadowlark substations using the proposed transmission line 72PM25 structures for the majority of its route. EPCOR Distribution & Transmission Inc. has also applied to alter and operate the existing Poundmaker, Meadowlark and Garneau substations, by expanding all of the substations’ fenced areas and adding new equipment.

Submissions

The eFiling System should be accessed to view the applications and the other documents the AUC will be considering in this proceeding. The system is also used to file submissions and evidence to participate in the proceeding.

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